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Today's educators face the difficult task of meeting the needs of diverse classrooms that include children who have been affected by war, violent conflict and trauma. The psychosocial needs of war-affected children who resettle in Canada can be intense, complicated, and can require a sensitive and individualized approach. Trauma can have multiple consequences on children that are not easily understood. Children who have experienced trauma are often labelled as disruptive, defiant, and at high risk of dropping out. When appropriate supports are in place, it is possible for children to recover from trauma. Working from a trauma informed perspective is a valuable approach to teaching that helps to ease the transition of these students into our classrooms, increasing the possibility of a successful Canadian transition. This webinar draws from qualitative research conducted in Canada and oversees that examines best practices in supporting the psychosocial needs of refugee students as a means of supporting successful integration into our schools and communities.

Key takeaways from this webinar will include:
1. Working from a trauma-informed perspective
2. Building capacity in newcomer students - Effects of trauma and interrupted learning and helping newcomer students that have suffered trauma and violence in their lives
3. Building a culturally responsive space and classroom
4. Lesson plans to assist and build capacity in classroom teachers

Bridging two worlds : building teacher capacity in working with refugee children

We all know that engaging students in authentic learning experiences is important; that it is crucial to a meaningful education…but what does that look like? (and how do I know it’s working?)

In this webinar teachers can learn some practical strategies for authentic engagement through inquiry. Best practices for gathering evidence of student learning and assessment, and how to report this type of learning will be discussed and shared. Teachers of all subjects are encouraged to join us with an open mind, ready to discuss and experience…and engage!

On November 23rd, 2016, students from across Nova Scotia will visit Halifax for an exciting, interactive day of learning, at Education Day 2016: Our Ocean Playground.

An inspiring keynote speech by Dr. Sarika Cullis-Suzuki will invite students into the world of ocean science, environmental activism and careers in an ocean field. Students will explore concepts around ocean technology and innovation, and will have opportunities to make connections with potential careers.

Education Day 2016: Our Ocean Playground, will be a day filled with engaging and inspiring learning.

Culturally responsive teaching can be defined as using the cultural knowledge, prior experiences, frames of reference, and performance styles of ethnically diverse students to make learning encounters more relevant to and effective for them. It teaches to and through the strengths of these students.

Student Service is one of three divisions in the Student Equity and Support Services Branch. It provides direction and leadership to school boards regarding the development, implementation and evaluation of policies, programs and services in the areas of Special Education, Learning Disabilities, Autism, SchoolsPlus, Comprehensive Guidance and Counselling, Safe and Inclusive Schools, English as an Additional Language, Race Relations, Cross Cultural Understanding and Human Rights (RCH), and other support services to students. The Division consults, liaises and communicates with its education partners and the public to ensure a coordinated and collaborative approach in implementing its mandate.

Winter is coming. Are you prepared for when classes are cancelled? School boards make decisions to cancel classes based on many factors, including the weather forecast and road conditions. Parents and families should start making plans in the event of cancelled classes.